Christopher Koskei
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s athletics | ||
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 1999 Sevilla | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Silver | 1995 Gothenburg | 3000 m steeplechase |
Christopher Koskei (also written Kosgei, born 14 August 1974) is a Kenyan runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He became known when he, running barefoot, won the silver medal at 1995 World Championships. Four years later he became World Champion in his distance.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 2nd | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 2nd | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 1st | |
| All-Africa Games | Johannesburg, South Africa | 3rd | ||
| Military World Games | Zagreb, Croatia | 3rd |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres steeplechase - 8:05.43 (1999)
- 3000 metres - 7:54.75 min (1995)
- 5000 metres - 13:40.17 min (1995)
- 10,000 metres - 28:45.62 min (1996)
External links
- Christopher Koskei profile at IAAF
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